Daily Practice’s
A sweet human recently asked me “what does your morning routine look like?”
Daily practices/routines were already circulating through my mind at the time, this question really made me feel into what my routine was, ask myself why I do it, and how it makes me feel.
I want to say that switching from using “routine” to “daily practice”, seemed more sweet to me and something that I prefer. Routine feels rigid and as if it absolutely HAS to be consistent and perfect. Daily practice reminds me that this is a practice, it does not have to be perfect and will not look the same every day. Daily practices are those that we decide to partake in everyday (or try everyday) to support our overall wellbeing.
Take a moment to think about your daily practice, especially those that are done in the morning. How do they make you feel?
Daily practices, for me, really help prepare for the day ahead and tend to set the tone. I notice how it feels in my body when I take a moment to meditate or breathe before leaving the house versus rushing out without taking the time to do so. However, we also have to remind the self and be tender, because it won’t always be exactly how we want it to be.
The “perfect” morning daily practice:
Waking up to water sounds and warm light that increases from my alarm (I love it!)
Taking a moment to stretch in bed before getting out
Opening curtains around the house to let light in
Feed the cat
Make tea
Sit at the alter to meditate and journal
Shower, gua sha my face, get dressed
Eat breakfast
Move the body
Leave the house or hop on zoom for class
What happens more than it should (whoops):
Snooze my alarm and skip stretching.
Run to the shower to try to wake myself up
Get screamed at by the cat because she’s hungry
Scramble to figure out clothes for the day
Skip breakfast
Sit at alter for a moment or completely skip
Make tea and leave for the day
Something to consider is how can we integrate some of the practices that we may miss in the morning or in general in our day in some way. For example, some mornings I am in a rush and can’t sit down to meditate which tends to leave me feeling off and a little discombobulated. The next time I have 1-3 minutes, I take the time to breathe. Whether thats in the car, at your desk, stepping outside, or even taking more time when the day is over… wherever and whenever we can really take a moment (even just for a minute) for ourselves.
Taking the time for ourselves is important to our mind, body, and spirit in a huge way and a tool we have give ourselves a little extra love. Whatever that looks like for you, I invite you to bring a little bit more loving daily practices for yourself that make you feel good.
